Event Review
By Maggie MacHale
Crane & Cutting- Edge Tech
Innovations, upgrades and standout equipment from North America’ s top trade show
North America’ s largest trade show, CONEXPO-CON / AGG, returned this year to Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the show producer, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers( AEM), this event hosted more than 2,000 exhibitors, 140,000 attendees and three million square feet of show space.
Equally impressive were the new machines, technology and innovations on display. From crawlers and training systems to carry decks and crane tires, the latest equipment reflects the ingenuity shaping the future of the industry.
PVE American
PVE American, Inc. showcased the CC200-1, a 200-ton lattice boom crawler crane introduced to the North American market in January 2026.
The crane complies with ANSI / ASME
B30.5 and is powered by a 355-horsepower Cummins L9 diesel engine that meets Stage V and Tier 4 Final emissions standards.
Safety features include foldable upper guardrails, side platforms with guardrails, roof protection and additional 360-degree safety platforms. The crane also incorporates front and rear access ladders, side access steps with a handrail and a physical angle display.
The CC200-1 is equipped with sealed, oilfilled track rollers, chain-mounted flat track shoes and hydraulic track drives designed for multiple travel speeds. Standard features include a boom stack system that allows operators to stack boom sections without additional materials, along with boom pendants and boom pin storage designed to keep pins secure during transport and ready for use.
The crane was developed from the ground up and includes non-privatized hydraulics, electric controls, remote troubleshooting capabilities and a programmable joystick. A 360-degree camera system mounted at the top of the boom provides camera views around the machine and includes pedestrian signaling.
XCMG
XCMG displayed several cranes, including the new XCT45 _ U boom truck, along with the XCR130U rough terrain crane and the XCA275U all-terrain crane.
The XCT45 _ U boom truck was among the newest models on display. The crane has a 45-ton lifting capacity and a 142-foot main boom, paired with a 30.5- to 53.5-foot offsettable jib. The unit is mounted on a Peterbilt 567 chassis and powered by a Cummins X15 engine. An optional wireless reel is also available.
Also shown was the XCR130U rough terrain crane. The model offers a maximum lifting capacity of 130 tons and a five-section boom reaching 164 feet. With a jib installed, the maximum boom and jib combination extends to 224 feet. The crane has multiple steering modes, including crab steering, and features a touch-screen operation display along with integrated camera views to monitor winches and the boom tip.
The company also displayed the XCA275U all-terrain crane. The fiveaxle machine has a maximum lifting capacity of 275 tons and a seven-section
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